South Baltimore Seafood Recipe...

Maryland Style Steamed Shrimp

Do-It-Yourself has never tasted so good as with this quick and easy recipe for steaming shrimp - in the Maryland "style" of course - often called "Old Bay Shrimp." Here's what it takes...

Ingredients:

1 pound raw shrimp (the shell can be on or off)

½ cup water

½ cup beer (Don’t use an expensive brand. A simple Budweiser will do.)

3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning

Directions:

Combine water, beer, and Old Bay Seasoning in a large pot and bring it to a boil.

Place a steaming rack in the pot over the water and add the Shrimp. If you would like your shrimp to be a bit spicier you will want alternate layers of shrimp and sprinkling Old Bay Seasoning to taste.

Cover and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until they are done. You will know they are done when they have turned pink.

Variations:

You may wish to use ½ cup of water instead of beer.

Some people like to add a couple of celery stalks chopped into large pieces to the pot. If you choose to do this, add the celery when you add the water, beer, and Old Bay Seasoning.

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